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Chapter 1.Editorial: Global Sustainability: Trends, Challenges, and Case studies -- Part I. Global Sustainability: Trends -- Chapter 2. Emerging Trends in Sustainability: A Conceptual Exploration (Anitha. K) -- Chapter 3. Sustainable Solutions to Combat Soil Erosion Using Biogenic Agents (Evangelin Ramani Sujatha) -- Chapter 4. Circular Economy for Sustainable Development in India (Vijai) -- Chapter 5. Evaluation of Sustainability Practices in Higher Education: A Study on Assessment Tools GASU and AISHE (Parvez Ahmad) -- Part II. Global Sustainability: Challenges -- Chapter 6. Soil Conservation for Global Sustainability (Prasann Kumar) -- Chapter 7. Designing a Framework for Sustainable Supply Chain Management of Coal Transportation (Suchismita Satapathy) -- Chapter 8. Workplace Wellbeing of LGBT Individuals: Impact on Sustainability (Vaishnavi Nambiar) -- Part III. Global Sustainability: Case Studies -- Chapter 9. Impact of Urban Expansion onUrban Heat: A Case Study of Greater London (Semudara, Oluwaseun Moses) -- Chapter 10. Sustainable Cassava: A Case Study of Global Sustainability (Shrikaant Kulkarni) -- Chapter 11. Case Studies in Sustainable Business Management in India (Amit Kumar Marwah) -- Chapter 12. Role of Agricultural Science Centres in attaining Sustainability in India: A Case Study (A. K. Wavare) -- Chapter 13. Collective Action for Transformative Change: The Case of Helston Climate Action Group (UK) (Kolade Victor Otokiti).
Relying upon extensive global and multidisciplinary research, this book analyzes the perils of market-driven scenarios and peeps into the possibilities responsible for the failure of traditional approaches. It helps in identifying the goals and approaches amenable to sustainable development reflecting upon an ecologically and inclusively sustainable global future. It enriches knowledge base of all research scholars and professionals as well as paves the way for bravely facing the challenges to the sustainability. The book also sheds light on the current and future trends in the domain of sustainability in terms of scenarios, strategies to be adopted, anticipated transitions in climate, and evolution and adoption of best sustainable practices for the common good. Academicians and researchers and professionals from across universities, research, governmental, and private organizations have made their invaluable contributions. The perspectives contributed are drawn from Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. They cover a spectrum of topics, covering the philosophy underlying sustainable development, organizations, ethics, belief systems, cultures, use of resources, energy, models, cost-benefit analysis, international trade, financial aid, forestry, wildlife, land rights, fisheries, and more. Irrespective of the reader's interest on sustainable development, this book embodies meaningful and productive intent and content. The chapters present well-known topics but with different perspectives, suggesting ways to enhance the present practices and proposing new avenues in furthering the work. The book is intended to cover a wide range of audiences, catering to the needs of a diverse readership. The value of this book is quantified in terms of new concepts and terminology it generates and works as a reference source.